The HUG: cutting-edge treatment, teaching and research

How much does a day in hospital cost?

All healthcare areas and patients included, a day in hospital costs an average of 1,360 Swiss francs. From 800 Swiss francs in rehabilitation to 7,000 Swiss francs in intensive care, the cost (*) per patient varies depending on the use of the technical facilities and the type of care.

49 new projects

The HUG Private Foundation is the foundation of the Geneva University Hospitals and the University of Geneva’s Faculty of Medicine. It devotes – with complete transparency and rigour – all of the donations made by individuals and groups to funding essential projects to promote medical knowledge and quality healthcare for the good of all patients, whatever their disease.

Emulation : a central function

Cell Jetlag

A life disrupted by night work, long plane journeys or late nights could have impacts on health.

HUG and University of Geneva researchers studied the rhythm of alpha and beta pancreatic cells. These two hormones, which are responsible for the production of insulin and glucagon, regulate the blood glucose level.